Feds Sanction Russian Hosting Provider for Supporting LockBit Attacks

Summary: The US, alongside Australia and the UK, has sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting service, for facilitating LockBit ransomware attacks. This action is part of ongoing international efforts to dismantle the LockBit cybercriminal organization and disrupt its operations. The sanctions aim to impede ransomware activities by targeting the infrastructure that enables such attacks.

Affected: Zservers (Russia-based bulletproof hosting services)

Keypoints :

• The sanctions were announced by the US Department of Treasury, OFAC, and their counterparts in Australia and the UK.
• Zservers provided crucial infrastructure and IP addresses to LockBit affiliates, enabling ransomware operations.
• Experts remain skeptical about the long-term effectiveness of sanctions due to the adaptability of cybercriminal groups.